Uniden BC23A Owner's Manual
BC23A
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
OWNER’S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing Uniden’s BC23A external speaker. This high
quality external speaker is designed and engineered to provide optimum
performance with Uniden CB radios and scanners.
At Uniden, we’ll take care of you! If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Care Line at: 800-297-1023 or 817-858-2929.
INSTALLING THE SPEAKER
The BC23A can stand on its own on stable surfaces or you can mount it for
stability.
CAUTION:
• Avoid mounting the speaker in direct sunlight or high temperature
areas.
• Avoid running the cable across sharp metal edges or moving parts.
• Do not block air conditioning or heating vents.
• Avoid airbag deployment zones to ensure proper performance and
prevent injury.
To mount the speaker, use the mounting bracxket as a template to mark
drilling holes. Drill holes and screw in the bracket. Align the speaker with
the adjustment knob holes in the bracket and screw in the adjustment
knobs.
CONNECTING POWER
1. Verify that the DC power source voltage is between DC11.7V to 15.8V.
DC24V is not supported.
2. Connect the black (ground) wire under any nearby metal bolt or screw
that is connected to the vehicle’s chassis ground.
3. Connect the red wire to a point in the vehicle’s fuse box that supplies
power only when the ignition is on.
OPERATING THE SPEAKER
Insert the audio plug into the EXT. SP jack of your Bearcat CB or scanner.
The volume control dial on the side of the speaker controls power as well
as volume. Dial it UP to turn on the speaker and increase the volume. Dial
it DOWN to decrease the volume and turn the speaker o.
Remove unwanted background noise from incoming transmissions with
the noise lter button. Press the button to turn the noise lter ON. The button remains down. Press it again to release it and turn the noise lter OFF.
The BC23A is equipped with an Auto Power O feature. The speaker automatically powers o if it does not receive an audio signal for 25 seconds.
SPECIFICATIONS
Internal Speaker 15W Max. 8 ohm (MONO)
Operating Temp. -4° F ~ +140° F (-20° C ~ +60° C)
Max. Input Level 0.7W (600 ohm)
Power Source Voltage DC13.8V 1.5A (2.0A fused)
Output Power Level 8W amplier (8 ohm / THD10%)
Audio Freq. Response 300 ~ 5000Hz
Speaker Cord 10 ft (3m) with 3.5 mm stereo plug
(Left side connected only)
Dimensions 3.9 in. (W) x 2.4 in. (D) x 3.9 in. (H)
100 mm. (W) x 61.8 mm. (D) x 100 mm. (H)
Weight 21.2 oz (600g) - including bracket and mounting
screws
Included in the package: Mounting Bracket with Hardware
ONEYEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY
Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the
original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects
in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall
terminate and be of no further eect one year after the date of
original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modied,
altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or
any congurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed,
(D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized
Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this
warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or
as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed
or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s
manual for this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does
not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in
eect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts, service,
or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance
of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with
a new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH
ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE
PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED
OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specic legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty is void outside the United States of America.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY:
If, after following the instructions in the owner’s manual, you are
certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully
(preferably in its original packaging). The Product should include
all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product.
Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the
defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be
shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76155
(800) 297-1023, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday
© 2012 Uniden America Corporation Printed in China
Ft. Worth, Texas U01UU027ZZZ(0)
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